189Federal
80- Est. Invitations
- ~71Est.
- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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Ophthalmologist
ANZSCO 253914MLTSSL
Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Ophthalmologist (ANZSCO 253914) were issued at 80 points. Subclass 491 sits at 85 points (22 August 2022). Cut-offs are trending downward across recent rounds.
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Latest invitation rounds
Subclass 189
↓ Easing80pts
4 June 2026 · ~71 invited
Unchanged · 3 rounds so far this FY
80–100 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
85pts
22 Aug 2022 · ~8 invited
1 round so far this FY
189 places likely left this FY
83conservative (floor)167anchored estimate
Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool
80
Points
1
Ahead
less than a month
4/6
Met the cut-off
These are model averages across the queue — for your personal rank and wait based on your own DOE, jump to Check My Score below.
"Met the cut-off" counts how many of the last 6 subclass-189 rounds your points would have been at or above the round's minimum.
Figures describe observed invitation rounds and the current EOI pool — indicative only, not migration advice.
189 estimates are most reliable; 190 and 491 outcomes depend heavily on state nomination policy, occupation lists, and per-state quotas, which this model does not directly incorporate.
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How this occupation ranks
189
Where it ranks · subclass 189 · last 2 FY
Outside top 50 by volume
of 196 occupations invited
▲ Rising
⋯
This occupation · most invited →least invited
4 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,401 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 4 of 5 roundsOccasional
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
1last FY
3this FY
▲ +200%Round to round · last 2 FY
1
1
1
1
▲ Rising · invites per round
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Check my score
Can I get invited for Ophthalmologist with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Ophthalmologist in the next 189 round?
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Ophthalmologist if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
All invited (2)
If 20 invited
All invited (2)
If 50 invited
All invited (2)
If 100 invited
All invited (2)
If 200 invited
All invited (2)
If 500 invited
All invited (2)
If 1000 invited
All invited (2)
Or calculate a custom number
189 prediction — full row
This occupation's complete row from the 189 invitation-prediction table: latest cutoff, this financial year's estimated round sizes, spots left, and predicted cutoffs at each scenario.
| Last round | Cutoff | Aug 25 | Nov 25 | Spots left (FY) | If floor invited | If anchored invited | Active EOIs | At/above | Ceiling remaining | If 10 invited | If 20 invited | If 50 invited | If 100 invited | If 200 invited | If 500 invited | If 1000 invited |
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| June 26 | 80 | 1–1 | 1–1 | 83–167 | 80DOE ≤ May 26 | 80DOE ≤ May 26 | 2 | 1 | 647 | All invited (2) | All invited (2) | All invited (2) | All invited (2) | All invited (2) | All invited (2) | All invited (2) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 1
2025-26 · Other Medical Practitioners (2539xx)
Ceiling
830
4.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
183
Remaining for 189
647
Spots left (FY)
83 – 167
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 7 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 7 rounds
Estimated based on this occupation's share of invited EOIs in the backlog. Not official data.
Point Reality Gauge
Legal minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (80)
Key Insights for Ophthalmologist
- ↓
Points are easing. The minimum invited score has moved from 80 to 80 over the past 3 rounds, suggesting increased allocation or reduced EOI volume.
- ⚠
Still 15 points above the legal minimum. Despite easing, Ophthalmologist remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 80 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
- ℹ
3 rounds so far in FY25-26. Ophthalmologist has been included in 3 invitation rounds this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.
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A profile of the invited
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EOI data
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Ophthalmologist?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
05/2026 snapshot · 2 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
80
At 80+ pts
2
Below Cutoff
0
EOI Submission Trends
Mar 24 – May 26
Latest
2
MoM Change
0 (0.0%)
Peak Month
Feb 25 (4)
EOI Queue Age
Backlog by submission month — 05/2026 snapshot
Counts may differ from the EOI pool total. "Month Submitted" reflects the last submission date, and the Qlik data model may distribute EOIs across multiple months. Use this chart for relative distribution, not absolute queue sizes.
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In Queue
2
Oldest Waiting
Jul 24
Total Invited
4
Likelyⓘ
~0 mo ~ ~0 mo
Jun 2026~0 mo
Jun 2026Likely
Jun 2026~0 mo
Estimated wait based on monthly invitation rate variance. By the 25th percentile mark, there's a 25% chance you'll have been invited. By the 75th percentile, 75% likely.
Invitation Trends
Sep 24 – Mar 26
Latest
1
MoM Change
-2 (-66.7%)
Peak Month
Nov 25 (3)
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Round history
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | Federal | 80 | ~71Est. | — | — | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 80 | 1–1 | — | — | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 80 | 1–1 | — | — | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 1–1 | — | — | |
| 18 Dec 2023 | 189 | Federal | 80 | ~143Est. | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 491 | Federal | 85 | ~8Est. | — | — | |
| 21 Apr 2022 | 189 | Federal | 100 | ~22Est. | — | — |
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190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Ophthalmologist for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
No EOI data available for this occupation.
1EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
1(100%)
25M Trend
→ 0%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
No EOI data available for this occupation.
No EOI data available for this occupation.
No EOI data available for this occupation.
No EOI data available for this occupation.
No EOI data available for this occupation.
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Common questions
What points do you need for Ophthalmologist subclass 189?
As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Ophthalmologist were issued at 80 points, with recent rounds ranging 80–100 over the last 6 rounds.
Is the Ophthalmologist subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Ophthalmologist has been trending downward across recent rounds — it is getting easier.
Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Ophthalmologist (subclass 189)?
In the last 6 subclass 189 rounds for Ophthalmologist, the cut-off ranged 80–100 points. Your points would have met the cut-off in: 95 points in 5 of 6, 90 points in 5 of 6, 85 points in 5 of 6, 80 points in 4 of 6. At 75 points or below, none of the last 6 rounds would have been met. Meeting a previous cut-off does not guarantee a future invitation — invitations also depend on your Date of Effect, the round size and other applicants.
Check how your own points and Date of Effect rank →What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Ophthalmologist?
For Ophthalmologist: subclass 491 was last invited at 85 points (22 August 2022).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Ophthalmologist?
For state nomination (subclasses 190 and 491), invitations go by profile — not your place in the EOI queue. ImmiTrend's Check My Score shows how your points, English, salary, partner status, onshore/offshore status and NAATI compare to the people who were actually invited for Ophthalmologist, so you can see where you match and where you fall short. Based on community-reported invitations; for reference, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Ophthalmologist for 190/491?
Ophthalmologist has state-nomination activity in: NSW, QLD, VIC. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.
How many subclass 189 places are likely left this FY25-26 for Ophthalmologist?
An estimated 83–167 subclass 189 places are likely left this financial year for Ophthalmologist, based on the occupation ceiling and invitations issued so far.
How long is the wait for Ophthalmologist at 80 points (subclass 189)?
At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Ophthalmologist is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How often are Ophthalmologist invitation rounds held?
Ophthalmologist has had 3 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.
Related occupations
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Last updated 4 June 2026Sources:OfficialEstimated
Community-reported and estimated figures are indicative and may be incomplete — treat them as a guide, not a guarantee. Official figures come from Home Affairs / SkillSelect.
General information only — not migration advice.
Compiled by ImmiTrend from official SkillSelect data.